Teaching Assistant Grade 2 — Grow Your Career & Impact

The Flying High Academy; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Flying High Academy in Mansfield is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support children across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Whether you assist the whole class, work with small groups, or provide 1:1 support for children with additional needs, you will help every child feel safe, happy and able to achieve their potential while upholding safeguarding and our inclusive ethos.

Qualifications

• Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their growth and learning.
• A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others.
• An individual with a good level of literacy and numeracy, who is able to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently.
• Someone who values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child.
• A flexible, dependable person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and active participation.
• Prepare and maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment, including assisting with displays and resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children’s social development during learning and break times.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.

Skills

Supporting learning

Literacy/numeracy

Team player

Safeguarding

Communication

Job description

The Flying High Academy in Mansfield is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support children across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Whether you assist the whole class, work with small groups, or provide 1:1 support for children with additional needs, you will help every child feel safe, happy and able to achieve their potential while upholding safeguarding and our inclusive ethos.